Deno Desktop
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- #Desktop Apps
- #Web Technology
- #Deno
- deno desktop allows you to convert Deno projects, including single TypeScript files or complex apps like Next.js, into self-contained desktop applications with a redistributable binary.
- It is available in Deno v2.9.0 (canary build) and is not yet stable, with potential changes to commands, configuration, and APIs.
- The tool offers advantages such as small binaries with full Node compatibility via Deno's Node compatibility layer, framework auto-detection for popular frameworks like Next.js and Astro, and in-process bindings instead of IPC for backend and UI communication.
- Features include cross-compilation from one machine for multiple platforms, built-in binary-diff auto-updates with automatic rollback, and support for HTTP serving via Deno.serve() without specifying ports.
- Additional capabilities cover configuration through deno.json, various backends (CEF, webview), Windows lifecycle management, bindings for Deno code, menus, tray/dock support, native dialogs, notifications, hot module replacement, DevTools, error reporting, and distribution options.